Boeing 737 Jet Engine Fan Blade Breaks Free, Sucks Passenger Through Window

A jet engine fan blade on a Boeing 737 broke free and slammed into the side of the passenger cabin, breaking a window and leading to a man being partially sucked outside the aircraft, according to an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident occurred during flight and resulted in serious injuries to one passenger. Preliminary data suggests that the fan blade became detached due to a manufacturing defect or design flaw. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of the incident.